Introduces you to the foundation concepts of computer science, and challenges you to explore how commuting and technology can impact the world. Explore the major areas of study organized around:

creativity

abstraction

data and information

algorithms

programming

the Internet

global impact

Discuss the learning objectives which will be the targets of assessment for the AP course.

Important Information:

Set-up your student NetID and password at least 7 days before the course start date to ensure access to the WiFi connection in the classroom. Trouble setting-up your NetID? Email: netidhelp@ucx.ucr.edu.

College Board Scholarship recipients cannot register online. To register as a scholarship recipient, please mail or fax your completed Enrollment Form along with a Copy of your Letter of Commitment and Award Letter to Student Services. Please note that you will be invoiced for the total amount due if payment from the College Board is not received by the course start date. The registration for Scholarship Recipients may be processed for credit or non-credit.

School districts enrolling participants for APSI courses should pay for the non-credit fee. Non-credit registration is only available via a phone call with Student Services (951-827-4105) if paying with debit/credit card, OR by mail or by fax with a completed Enrollment Form. District POs cannot be processed online. Send POs along with a completed Enrollment Form for each participant to Student Services by mail or fax.

Participants registered for non-credit by school districts who wish to pay the additional $100 fee to receive credit (3 quarter units) should contact Student Services. The deadline to pay for credit is July 17, 2018. A letter grade will be awarded to participants registered for credit (assignments due to receive credit will vary between courses).

Further detailed information regarding the course will be emailed to participants a few weeks before the course start date.

Early Bird registration ($50 discount) expires on June 11, 2018. Enrollment form(s) and payment method must be received by Student Services prior to the expiration date, or the discount will be voided.

School District Discount ($70 off each registration) available when registering 4 or more participants on the same PO. For District discount codes, contact the APSI Program Coordinator. District discounts are NOT available for online registration. District POs cannot be processed online. Send POs along with a completed Enrollment Form for each participant to Student Services by mail or fax.

Available Sections

Starting Jul 16181EDJ005

Course Fees

Instructor

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Arthur Lopez, M.A., is a curriculum writer for the College Board and pilot instructor for AP Computer Science Principles, Sweetwater Union High School District. Mr. Lopez is a College Board-Endorsed Consultant.

Schedule:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Jul 16 - Jul 19, 2018

APSI check-in will take place at the UCR Extension Center, Conference Room E located at 1200 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92507 at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018. Parking permits and classroom number/location will be provided during check-in.

4 Meetings

Location:

Section Notes:

$845 Early Bird Fee if registered by June 11, 2018 / $895 after. This AP Summer Institute has been endorsed by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Institute fee includes breakfast, lunch, College Board materials, and parking. Registering online automatically includes the credit ($100) fee. To register for non-credit ONLY, please contact Student Services at 951-827-1039.

Textbook:

Mandatory
"College Board Bundle (included with course)"

ISBN:

Prerequisites

Applicable Certificates

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